Singapore / New Delhi / London / Vilnius/Ottawa/Tallinn — August 20, 2024 — The International Trade Council (ITC), the International Centre for Trade Transparency (ICTTM), and the Association of Business Women in Commerce & Industry (ABWCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a virtual ceremony hosted by ABWCI. The partnership sets out a […]
Singapore-based Hachiko Efficiency Services Pte Ltd, a leader in environmental and hazardous materials management, has been officially nominated for the prestigious Go Global Awards 2025. Organized by the International Trade Council, the event will take place on November 18–19, 2025, at One Great George Street, Westminster, London. The Go Global Awards honor organizations that […]
In a significant shift that will affect a wide range of industries, the United States has expanded its 50% tariff on steel and aluminum to cover over 400 new product categories. The tariffs, which took effect early Monday, now apply to a variety of goods previously exempt from the steel and aluminum levies, including items […]
Vietnam is increasingly positioning itself as one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies, with significant investments and reforms designed to boost long-term competitiveness, according to recent reports from Thai media. The Vietnamese government has unveiled a national development plan valued at approximately 1.5 trillion THB (48.7 billion USD). The initiative includes 250 infrastructure and housing projects […]
The United States has agreed to hold consultations with Brazil at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding recently imposed tariffs on Brazilian goods, according to a document published on the WTO website. Earlier this month, the U.S. applied a 50 percent tariff on most imports from Brazil. In its WTO filing, the United States […]
China’s recent easing of export restrictions on fertilizers, rare earths, and tunnel-boring machines to India has been welcomed as a positive step. However, a new report from the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) emphasizes that self-reliance remains India’s most effective safeguard against its widening trade deficit with China. The report noted that India’s economic […]
The United States Department of Commerce has announced an expansion of tariffs on steel and aluminium, extending duties to more than 400 additional product categories. The move will affect a wide range of goods including wind turbines, mobile cranes, bulldozers, railcars, furniture, compressors, pumps, and certain automotive and electric vehicle components. According to the […]
Instant access to live duty rates, rules of origin, and compliance guidance—now freely available London, United Kingdom — August 7, 2025 — Alinea Customs today unveiled its Free Global Tariffs & Rules Lookup Tool, providing exporters and investors worldwide with real-time insights into import/export duties, preferential trade-agreement provisions, and customs requirements. No registration is […]
China’s trade and investment flows with developing nations in the Global South have accelerated in recent years, according to research published by S&P Global. The report noted that Chinese goods exports to countries in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East have doubled over the past decade, outpacing growth in shipments to the US […]
Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is visiting Sweden this week to meet with Saab AB and Ericsson, with plans to explore investment opportunities and deepen economic cooperation. The visit also includes discussions on a potential economic partnership between Canada and Sweden, according to officials familiar with the plans. Talks are expected to cover a […]
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on Monday to discuss trade, connectivity, and bilateral cooperation, alongside ongoing dialogue on maintaining stability at the border. “We had productive conversations on our economic and trade issues, pilgrimages, people-to-people contacts, river data sharing, border trade, connectivity, and bilateral exchanges,” Jaishankar said […]
Germany stated on Monday that the United States would need to implement agreed reductions in tariffs on Europe-made cars before a broader trade agreement between the European Union and the US can be finalized in writing. “In particular, car tariffs must be reduced quickly as agreed. We are also aware of the considerable burden […]
Bangladesh’s imports of raw materials for the readymade garment (RMG) sector rose by 9.9 percent in fiscal year 2025 (FY25), ending June 30, according to data from Bangladesh Bank. Imports reached $18.44 billion, compared with $16.78 billion in FY24. The major imports included raw cotton, yarn, staple fibre, and other accessories. The RMG industry […]
Live, up-to-date tariff, trade agreement, and export/import regulation data now available to everyone Washington, MI. Cura Resource Group is proud to announce the launch of a new, entirely free Global Tariff Search tool on its website. Accessible at https://www.curagroup.com/adamftd-global-tariff-search, the tool provides live, daily-updated information on global tariffs, free trade agreements, and the regulations […]
Helping investors, businesses, and policymakers navigate market entry with clarity and confidence New York, NY — August 15, 2025 — Dragon Gate Investment Partners, an investment firm with a focus on space-related technology and art, has added a Free Global Tariffs & Trade Rules Lookup Tool to its website. Developed and operated by the […]
Kennesaw, Georgia, USA — August 14, 2025 — The Food is Good, LC, a leader in health-focused, compliant food solutions for institutions and businesses, today announced the launch of a Free Global Tariffs & Rules Lookup tool, giving U.S. businesses, international partners, and Walmart shoppers instant access to real-time duty rates, preferential trade-agreement provisions, and […]